Saw, Band
Object number2018.148.1
Manufacturer
Berry and Orton Company
Distributor
Force and Briggs
Manufacturer
Goodell and Waters
Datec. 1871
OriginPhiladelphia, PA
MediumIron; Metal; Wood; Leather; Paint
Credit LineGift of George A. Simmons
DescriptionVertical band saw. Cast iron base with rectangular footprint. Iron central structure that widens at center to support two flat rectangular table slabs, the front table is larger than the rear. Iron arm curves upward behind tables and reaches over the tables. Proper right side has two spoked wooden wheels with metal facing that have oblong steel(?) saw tooth blade around both wheels; each wheel has eight spokes. Blade goes through front table at proper right center. Cylindrical weight tied with metal wire to front table. Proper left side has drum/wheel off side of base with black leather belt loose on axle. Maker's marks on proper right side of upper section of central arm; on rear of blade guide over front table; and on proper right side of upper base section (behind the lower wheel).DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 89 × 38 × 55 in. (226.1 × 96.5 × 139.7 cm)MarksRaised text on proper right side of upper section of central arm "FORCE & BRIGGS / AGENTS. / PITTSBURGH, PA."
Raised text on rear of blade guide over front table "GOODELL / & / WATERS".
Raised text on proper right side of upper base section (behind the lower wheel) "BERRY & ORTON CO / ATLANTIC WORKS / PHILADELPHIA PA USA" and lower down "PATENTED / JUNE 7TH 1870. / JUNE 20TH 1870. / APRIL 26 1871. / MAY 9TH 1871."
Historical NotesThe Simmons Foundry and Machine Shop was established by Simeon R. Simmons of Monongahela, Pennsylvania in the early 1900s. In 1911, cousins of Simeon, Perry, and Frank Simmons founded the McPherson and Simmons Construction Company which today continues as McPherson, Simmons Brothers & Sons and specializes in the design or renovation of religious and institutional spaces.
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Simmons Foundry and Machine Company
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